(212) 554-1515
155 W 51st St
(Between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue)
New York,
NY
10019
40.7616
-73.9823
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Theater District - Times Square
Hours:
Mon-Thu 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm
Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Parking:
Street
Le Bernardin
What People Are Saying About Le Bernardin
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
Le Bernardin is a hard restaurant to understand from the outside. Yes, the chef is a Frenchman, the famous Eric Ripert. Yes, it's one of New York's most expensive and refined restaurants, with jackets required and flawless, old-school service. And yes, it's a seafood restaurant. To "get it," you must understand that this is a temple to the flavor of seafood, and that its approach is so refined, austere and ascetic that there are whole sections of the menu labeled "almost raw," "lightly cooked" and "barely touched." The food, and the experience that it generates, is transcendent, ethereal and…
11/11/09
I can't get it out of my head even after 2 years!
by Kawea
I haven't been to Le Bernardin recently but I've been wanting to go back for the past 2 years. It's the kind of place that sticks with you, from the taste to the atmosphere to the staff. It's just a wonderful place. The only down fall is that I can't afford to eat here even once a year! But if you can put down a few hundred for a special occasion or person I would recommend going to Le Bernardin as much as you can...and bring me something back!
- Pros: Delicious Seafood, Prix-Fixe Menu was a good deal.
- Cons: Too expensive for even somewhat-special events.
10/02/09
Very nice
by trlyclsc
Went for lunch and it was delightful. Had 3 apps, 2 entrees, 3 desserts.
Nicely plated, a couple dishes didnt really wow me for a 4 star restaurant though. I guess I just expected a lot more. The desserts which I had been told by someone else in the food industry, was their best part was eh. I liked 1 out 3. It was the chocolate peanut that was great. citrus-praline sorbet was outstanding. They combined 2 flavors I'm not hot on and made it fabulous.
Chocolate hickory was too much chocolate and not enough hickory. 3rd one I cant recall.
The 6$ capp wasnt good at all for that price. It was literally 80% foam. +there were coffee grounds. I did not finish that. All in all, good for a $240 lunch.
Ill go back for dinner and try again.
07/07/09
bon appetit
by dallas_foodie
i was disappointed to see that the 'top chef' entrees were absent from the menu but we were able to find solace in the almost raw (hamachi, geoduck), barely touched (lobster carpaccio, salted cod) and lightly cooked (monkfish) items. aside from an inadvertent gob of icing on the side of my dessert plate the service was flawless, if not notable. trust me, they are quick to rectify their gaffes and apologetic to the point of awkwardness when the slightest tic occurs. based on our experience i am surprised others on this site called them out for sluggish service, considering we were there on a busy Saturday night; maybe they changed their MO in the past few months.
- Pros: service, freshness of items
- Cons: mahi mahi just OK (if i had to list something)
The Details on Le Bernardin
Know Before You Go:
In addition to a $40 lunch, there are two tasting menus: a $135 "Le Bernardin" menu and an eight course chef's menu for $180 ($320 with wine parings).
What to Drink:
Sommelier Aldo Sohm is the best in the business and has the awards to prove it. Drink whatever he tells you to.
Fun Fact:
Despite Le Bernardin's reputation as a seafood house, the kobe-and-escolar surf and turf is one of the most popular dishes on the menu.
Know Before You Go:
Just because it's fish and very light, don't assume that it isn't filling (or fattening).
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Theater District Dining, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Eric Ripert
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